Daniel Hayes
About Daniel Hayes
Daniel Hayes is a Product Manager currently working at Hinge Health since 2023, following a year as Senior Product Manager at Zynga. He has a background in software engineering and cognitive science, with experience in various roles at Zynga and the University of Pennsylvania.
Work at Hinge Health
Daniel Hayes has been serving as a Product Manager at Hinge Health since 2023. He is based in San Francisco, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product development and strategy, contributing to the company's mission of improving musculoskeletal health through innovative digital solutions.
Previous Experience at Zynga
Prior to his current position, Daniel Hayes worked at Zynga, where he held several roles. He was a Senior Product Manager from 2022 to 2023, and before that, he served as a Product Manager from 2021 to 2022. His career at Zynga began as a Rotational Product Manager from 2020 to 2021. Throughout his time at Zynga, he focused on product development and management within the gaming industry.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Hayes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cognitive Science with a focus on Computation and Cognition from the University of Pennsylvania. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in understanding user behavior and product design, which he applies in his product management roles.
Research and Teaching Experience
During his time at the University of Pennsylvania, Daniel Hayes served as a Research Assistant in the Computational Memory Lab from 2017 to 2019. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant for an Introduction to Programming in Java course for three months in 2017. These roles contributed to his analytical skills and understanding of educational methodologies.
Internship Experience
Daniel Hayes gained practical experience through various internships. He worked as a Software Engineer Intern at UiPath in 2019 for two months, where he developed technical skills in software engineering. Additionally, he interned as a Marketing Intern at Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc. in 2017, where he contributed to marketing initiatives.